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= STHS Jazz Band Information =

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JAZZ BAND AUDITION PACKETS!
[|PACKETS ARE HERE IN PDF FORMAT! CLICK ME!]

2017-18 STHS Jazz Band audition packets are online at the link above and available for pick-up outside the band room. Live auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the high school. Students must sign up for an audition time on either of those two dates. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Audition sign-ups are posted outside the band room.

Each student audition will consist of four parts:
 * 1) Scales: Student performs scale (or style for drummers) requirements as listed in the packet.
 * 2) Free selection: Student performs one selection (please limit excerpt to under 2 minutes) to showcase his/her ability.
 * 3) Prepared selections: Student performs required excerpts assigned and published in the packet.
 * 4) Sightreading: Student performs short excerpt on sight.

Reminders: All jazz band members are expected to be in Symphonic Band. As such, Symphonic Band members will be considered before non-members. There is limited instrumentation on all parts, and cuts will be made at the discretion of the director. Seniority will not be considered.


 * JAZZ BAND COMMITMENT AGREEMENT **

Parents and students: Click below to access the document. Please read the agreement carefully so the expectations for Jazz Band are clearly understood. Sign and return the slip to me at our next rehearsal. Thanks!

Jazz Band Parent Agreement

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Video from our WINTER CONCERT, Thurs., January 15, 2015
Symphonic Band Part 1: http://youtu.be/awGXERxNBwc?t=27m12s Part 2: http://youtu.be/fs5OPYAA7qw?t=1m10s

Jazz Band Part 1: http://youtu.be/fs5OPYAA7qw?t=26m30s Part 2: http://youtu.be/8gGeQD9C2J4

= = =The Jazz Band Sectional RULES= We worked together to create these guidelines during sectional rehearsal:

OUR SECTIONAL RULES
 * Keep distractions to a minimum
 * Cell phones away
 * Save conversations for appropriate times
 * Noodling/excess playing is a no-no
 * Show mutual respect toward each other
 * Everyone is here to learn
 * Everyone is here to improve
 * Everyone is here to have fun
 * Establish one person as the conductor/beat keeper/leader of the sectional rehearsal
 * Leader should be able to identify rhythm, pitch, intonation troubles
 * This person can change from session to session
 * Avoid simply running pieces from beginning to end
 * Maintain your focus for the duration of the sectional rehearsal

University of the Arts' All-Star Jazz Ensemble Auditions accepted until January 122, 2015. GO FOR IT!!!

Audition info in pdf format below:

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= = **Judges Scores and Comments Template**

Lower scores are better Superior = 21-31 Outstanding = 32-47 Excellent = 48-63 Very Good = 64-84


 * || Selection 1 || Selection 2 || Selection 3 ||
 * TONE/BLEND/BALANCE ||  ||   ||   ||
 * INTERPRETATION ||  ||   ||   ||
 * RHYTHM ||  ||   ||   ||
 * PRECISION ||  ||   ||   ||
 * DYNAMICS ||  ||   ||   ||
 * INTONATION ||  ||   ||   ||
 * SOLOISTS ||  ||   ||   ||

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